The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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I don't see how this wouldn't do the trick (maybe a little tweaking to the exposed tang)- of course a more manly color on the scales)
Mike
Manly?! LOL! This by far my favorite knife and the one that gets carried constantly....along with my LDK from John.
I think he means the handles look purple instead of tan, due to my lousy photo skills.![]()
For a law enforcement knife , a small round knob on that exposed tang may make a good window punch.
We have found that the 12ga less lethal beanbag round does a good job.
Most guys use their ASP baton to break windows. On a small knife i'm not sure if it's really going to feature that is used much. My opinion only of course.
I have so much gear on my belt that i do not have a place to carry a fixed blade. Double mag pouch, 2 pair of cuffs,handgun, ASP,flashlight, Taser, extra taser cartridge and radio.(along with a b/u wpn concealed). I carry a ZT 302 folder.
I tried to carry my Rat Izula but it's an annoying task to resheath vs fold and clip back into pocket.
I'll probably carry my soon to arrive EDC with my counter sniper gear.
In my dept 600+ I know of only 3 that carry a fixed blade in class A's : 2 kabar tdi's and a boker cop tool. Unfortunately more cops will spend money on a fancy pen set than a knife.
My last bit of ramblings . . . when a group of new recruits arrive at our academy, I'll give them each a piece of 550 cord and tell them I want it back in 2 pieces. The next day they will all have a folder clipped in their pocket!!